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  • Lead Poisoning (8)
  • Trauma-informed Practices (8)
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Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety

Vision Screening Tools for Very Young Children

Learn about the importance of vision screening and its impact on vision development.

Getting to Know Me: Information for Your Child’s Dental Office

Parents can use this form to share information about their child with dental office staff to help them meet the child’s needs. Find questions about things that might bother the child about visiting the dentist.

Oral Health: Health Tips for Families

This fact sheet provides tips to help families ensure that their children's oral health begins in infancy.

Education Requirements for Health Services Managers and Health Professionals

Use this brief to review the Head Start regulations and education requirements for health services managers and professionals (e.g., mental health consultants and staff or consultants who support nutrition services).

Positive Eating Environment Tool

Use this interactive tool to learn about practices programs can use to create a positive eating environment. Find out how to build an eating environment that supports children’s healthy growth and development.

Active Supervision for Child Safety

Explore ways to use active supervision with a systematic approach. Learn how to put this approach to work to create a safe, positive learning environment for all children.

The Newborn Visit: Information for Early Head Start Staff

Use this tip sheet to understand the purpose, timing, and goals of the newborn visit. Early Head Start staff will also find strategies for making the most of the visit.

Protect Your Child with Vaccines

Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.

Addressing Substance Misuse Among Pregnant Women

This interactive activity will give home visitors a chance to walk through a home visit. Explore how to talk to an expectant family about substance misuse, including opioids.

Performance Standards Related to Oral Health

Program staff and families are encouraged to explore where and how the Performance Standards address oral health.

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